Sarah Fish's Trip at a Glance
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| Departure Year | 2006 |
| Duration | 6-12 Months |
| Route | New Zealand |
| Budget | none yet (~ in 2026 dollars) |
| Age at Departure | 29 |
| Occupation | marine biologist |
Route
New Zealand.
2026 note: Route information from early 2000s travel planning; current conditions may differ significantly.
In Their Words
When do you leave?
May 2006How long do you plan to be away?
6-12 MonthsHow much have you saved?
none yetHow old are you?
29Nationality
USAWhere do you live now?
new york, USAOccupation
marine biologistIs this job one that you actually like, or are you only doing it to pay for the trip?
It’s my careerHave you traveled around the world before?
NoWhat is the route you plan to take/places you plan to visit?
I would like to see the following:
Italy
France
Germany (June World Cup Soccer)
Amsterdam
Japan
China
AUstralia
New ZealandWhy did you decide to take this trip? What got you into this type of travel, and/or influenced you to go?
I would like to take a break from working. I went to college, grad school and then work.What is your biggest fear about this trip?
I don’t have a travel buddy to have adventures with. I will get hurt.Are your family, friends, co-workers, etc., supportive of you? What is their opinion of your going around the world?
Everyone is supportiveHow much planning and preparing have you done?
Just EnoughWhat are you packing? What do you consider your most indispensable item(s)?
Camera, sweater, fleece, jeans, good walking shoes, windbreaker, IPODHow do you think your round-the-world trip will change your life? How do you think it will affect and change you as a person?
I think it will satisfy my need for always wanting to see other cultures. I feel like I can’t settle until I experience travelling around the world. I think this would be the one thing I would regret not doing.If you had to sum up your thoughts/feelings about your round-the-world trip in one sentence, what would it be?
I feel like I am sitting on top of the biggest roller coaster waiting for it to go.
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This profile was originally published on BootsnAll. Budget figures have been adjusted for 2026 context.